Eartubes are in

Kianna was well enough for eartubes!!! Finally after 6 attempts, they are in (and she is fine, no effects, her same self as she came in). He said that he found plenty of liquid crap in her ears but no infection has set it yet. It wouldn't have surprised me one bit if there had been one. She was good until they layed her down, which they said they had her quickly breathe in then (used gas). Since it was a busy day there at the surgery center (lots of colonoscopies if you wanted to know), Kianna brightened up their day. She was such a good girl, greeting everyone and blowing kisses and waving. That is what she does best!
How I was...I was fine. No worries. Fast and quick (10 min max) and I know many peoples kids who have had this done. Simple common procedure. But with Isaac's coming up, that is a different story since its not fast and easy that has a quick recovery. Ill be a worry wart (high anxiety).

2 weeks until Isaac's turn (tonsils and adenoids). And he can't wait. He's excited to eat soft foods (ice cream, mashed potatoes) and to take a long nap with no pain while they take the 2 things out and have yummy medicine afterwards. Only if he knew...

One down, One to go.

Isaac's Surgery Date is Set

Isaac will be having his tonsils AND adenoids out in April. Infact, the set date is Brandon's birthday, April 14th. And what we learned is that his eardrums are flaring or positioned at an angle (bowing). The ENT said that it could be the cause of his enlarged adenoids. When englarged, they can push on the Eustachian Tube. This can be also linked to his speech, since sounds are muffed when the drums are pushing against the ET. We are not hoping its a hearing problem and his adenoids are the cause.

We will try again for Kianna's eartubes on Wednesday, March 31st. This will be try #6.

Lets PLEASE have everyone be heathly. Thats all we want.

Carson's Shriners Checkup

It looks like Carson is getting a new arm. A high tech mechanical one coming from Germany. They were looking for a 3-5 year old and Carson came at the right time. Since its new to everyone (a first so to speak), they will call once they know/learn more. They are all ecstatic about this. How freakin' exciting is that...EEEEEEE!!!! Such a wonderful opportunity for Carson, he so deserves it.

How itll work...
His muscles will control everything....bend/move his whole arm so that he doesn't have to manually do it like he does now. He will control his hand, wrist, and fingers (that are each bendable) as well.

Tonsils and more

Since Isaac has been battling tonsil trouble off and on all for years, its finally coming to an end. Isaac has an appt with an ENT next week to discuss tonsillectomy (may include the removal of his adeniods too). From colds, large inflamed tonsils (still large when healthy) to sleeping troubles (coughing, breathing, and snoring) and choking on foods. Tonsilitis and Strep too.

This also maybe part of his food pickyness and speech. Kids with very large tonsils can't breathe well through their nose and that affects their sense of taste. After surgery, they can eat more easily and smell and taste food better. This goes along with speech too.

And poor Kianna has yet to have her ear tubes in. She's been sick once again with an upper resirpatory virus and a double ear infection. Weve been trying since Feb 5th, with 5 cancelations inbetween now and then.

Do you think they can do a 2 for 1 deal....

One month and counting

Its been officially ONE month since Brandon got the all clear. His hair is starting to grow back. Peachfuzz. Not red. Not thick and stalky like it was before. But fine and blonde. Kinda like when babies start to grow hair. Techincally he IS starting that process over, root system and all, since chemo kills everypart of the hair system. I was hoping it would be grey so I wouldn't be grey alone...oh well.

Im memory of Janet Reich

This post is in memory of a strong, spirited woman who respected, welcomed all, and was loved by many. She treated the friends of her children, like her own. She always had a way to brighten ones day and make you smile and laugh. She didn't let anything get her down and fought through anything that tried. She gave all and will be remembered and missed.

After a 3 year courageous battle with Cancer, God welcomed Janet Reich home Sunday, March 7th, at the young age of 53, at her home out on Diamond Lake (Atwater). Janet is the mother to a dear close friend of mine, Alyssa, whom Ive been friends with since the 5th grade. Ive been blessed and touched to have known the Reich family for so long. God Bless each and everyone of them.

My thoughts and prayers are with her husband Wayne, daughter Alyssa and her husband Aaron and their daughter Lilly, Her sons Travis and his fiancee Sam, and Kyle and girlfriend Nicole. My heart goes out to her extended family as well.